I believe in most of the underlying beliefs of the conservative philosophy. I don't believe most Conservatives could get elected assistant butt wipe at a diarrhea convention.
Many conservatives operate from the same misconception in which the left engages. It is the belief that if they can just elect someone to office, their agenda will be enacted.You likely believe that and therefor live in a world of constant disappointment as elected official after elected official fails to do as you wish.
The key to success is to change the voting publics mind. One has to convert a majority of voters to a conservative position on an issue before that issue can be changed. It is super hard to change minds on a group of subjects or a philosoply. Changes have to be made one issue at a time. Those that try for eveything always fail.
It is never possible for a candidate to change voters minds. There is always a candidate ready to tell the moderate voter what the voter wants to hear. The choice is always vote for me .. I believe as you do. That is a lot easier way to get votes than say "To vote for me you will need to change your mind." When a candidate asks a voter to change his mind the answer is nearly always.. "Fat Chance!!"
That means change only comes when the rank and file of a movement makes its goal one of two things... either selecting candidates that mask real views to fool voters, or doing what it takes to change voters minds before election season.
The left has consistently disguised itself. The left plays moderate but acts liberal. The right plays conservative and as a result gets defeated.
You believe this is a nation of the politician, by the politician and for the politician. So you are looking to elect a politician that agrees with you. That is not very bright. Politicans will tell you what you want to hear, then when in office do what the majority wants. Their goal is always to get elected. Their goal is never to do what you want unless you are a strong majority.
Lincoln had it right. This is a nation of the people, by the people and for the people. If the Conservatives ever figure that out and appeal to voters not politicans they might get a majority of voters to agree with them.
Once a majority agrees with your postion politicians will fight to enact it into law. It is the way the system works.
Your are a typical far right conservative.. If I point out why you fail you accuse me of being a liberal.
As my Dad used to say .."Never tell a conservative how to win. They enjoy the misery of defeat far too much to listen to you."
It's no surprise that GHWB has become good friends with Clinton. People like GHWB are practically designed and bred to bend over for the Rats, without even knowing that they're doing it. It's also not much of a surprise that GWB seems to be going along with this. What a pathetic bunch this family can be.
Reagan did this, more or less. I also think Ken Blackwell has a chance of doing this in Ohio. Conservatives can win if they do several things:
-convince the public they're right
-appear to be conservative, but yet still a "nice guy" to the opposition (Reagan's most ardent opponents still admit they liked him personally)
-be someone NOT from the "beltway club" and SHOW it
The "Fire and Brimstone" conservative like, say, a Tom Tancredo might appeal to me or you, but generally can't convince the fuzzy masses to vote for him.
LOL.
Hey at least you said "most Conservatives", otherwise I'd have to you to step outside for insulting the Gipper, GOD Bless His Soul.
Most doesn't cut it.
"I don't believe most Conservatives could get elected assistant butt wipe at a diarrhea convention."
Typical party-above-principle blather to justify membership in the GOP Big Tent just crammed full of RINOs, liberals and moderates.
But tell me, what are you GOP Big Tenters going to do without the conservative portion of your base? In case you haven't noticed, it's sinking fast. Ask RINO Mehlman how the donations are coming and how many cut up RNC/2006 membership cards have come back to Washington with wings on them. This is what happens with you party-above principle types in charge of anything more complicated than a hamster wheel.
Don't get too comfortable. I doubt that your willingness to compromise principles will stabilize the good ship "Compromise".
Before too long, I imagine being elected assistant butt wipe at a diarrhea convention' will look like a promotion to those of you occupying the GOP Big Tent.
I imagine the conservatives around here are painful for you. At least I hope we are.
But thanks anyway for the sanctimonious lecture.